A dominating all-round defenseman. Plays aggressively, loves to be physical and hits a lot. A hard-working team player. Possesses one of the hardest slapshots in the game. Lacks speed and agility, which can lead to issues with quick forwards. A very good penalty killer and, thanks to his slapshot, a useful point man on powerplay. (Matias Strozyk, 2011)

â¢ Chara owns the record for the hardest shot in the history of the NHL skills competition. 2009, Charaâs hardest shot measured 105.4 mph, which was 0.2 mph better than Al Iafrateâs previous record set in 1993.